Nursing home / skilled nursing
Elevate Care Chicago North
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2451 WEST TOUHY AVENUE |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP code | 60645 |
| County | Cook |
| Phone | 773-338-6800 |
| Website | https://elevatecare.com/locations/elevate-care-chicago-north/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 145484 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 312 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | January 30, 1984 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Elevate Care Chicago North is in 2451 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60645. Phone: 773-338-6800. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 1, quality measures 2). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 217.750; 4 federal fines totaling $217885.00; total nursing staff turnover 57.9%.
More about this provider
| The location page presents Elevate Care Chicago North as a skilled nursing facility in Chicago, just steps from Indian Boundary Park and the Rogers Park community, offering post-acute services including specialized respiratory care with personalized plans for short-term recovery or ongoing care. | |
| Services and programs | Comprehensive range of post-acute services, including specialized respiratory care, with personalized plans; restorative care and rehabilitation; short-term recovery and ongoing care; facility spaces shown include a Dialysis Den, respiratory rooms, and a therapy gym |
| Who it serves | Post-acute and respiratory care patients, for short-term recovery or ongoing care |
| Visiting and contact details | 2451 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645; phone 773-338-6800; email chicagonorthadmissions@elevatecare.com; 'Schedule a tour' on the location page |
| Website | https://elevatecare.com/locations/elevate-care-chicago-north/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.64 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.56 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 116 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 217.750 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 523 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 116 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 523 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-05-16 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 19 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 57 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 11 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 39 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 2.14173 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 57.1 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.51868 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.9 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.97717 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.61749 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.93826 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.44731 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.09812 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 4 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 3 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 7 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 217885.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 197 |
| Chain Name | ELEVATE CARE |
| Legal Business Name | ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.3 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.0 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 14 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 2.3 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.3 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 168.9 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Elevate Care Chicago North
Where is Elevate Care Chicago North located?
Elevate Care Chicago North is at 2451 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, Chicago, Illinois 60645.
What care and services does Elevate Care Chicago North offer?
Elevate Care Chicago North offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Elevate Care Chicago North Medicare-certified?
Yes. Elevate Care Chicago North is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Elevate Care Chicago North's quality rating?
CMS gives Elevate Care Chicago North an overall star rating of 1 out of 5.
How do I contact Elevate Care Chicago North?
Call Elevate Care Chicago North at 773-338-6800.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Illinois can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.